The softest, creamiest member of the famous Italian Stracchino cheeses, Taleggio was first made in the valley of the same name, located in the historic province of Bergamo. Taleggio made its debut in the international cheese markets after World War I, around the same time as its cousin Bel Paese. Its rough, rosy crust (inedible), pale yellow interior, and rich and buttery, fruity, slightly salty flavor are what give Taleggio its individuality. Taleggio's soft, incredibly flavorful interior is creamy in texture and has a pungent aroma. Perfect paired with bold red wines like Sangiovese, melted into polenta, or just served with crusty bread. The cheese imparts the essence of the Italian countryside in such a demonstrative manner that you could swear you were sitting among the cows on a grassy hillside in Lombardy.

Excellent quality product! Creamy, tasty.
It arrived on time and in perfect condition.

By saranjacksmomfrom Lenoir NCon Jan 30, 2015

Overall mild, great cheese

This cheese is a creamy mild flavored cheese. I do understand the statements about it being " stinky". While I don't think it's stinky it does have that slightly sour smell of all good cheeses. However, that smell does not in any way play onto the flavor. This cheese is like a good mozzarella but with more flavor. Although unlike others that found it dry, I found it to be almost too wet almost gummy. Which is not always a bad thing, it would be beautiful on a pizza or melted onto a sandwich! Overall a great cheese.

By JoAnnfrom Chicago, ILon Dec 27, 2014

Taleggio

Excellent as always.

By Diane from Floridaon Dec 13, 2014

excellent

Great taleggio

By JoAnnfrom Chicago, ILon Sep 21, 2014

Taleggio

Excellent as usual.

By Luiza Amodeofrom Deming, NMon Apr 05, 2014

Taleggio cheese

Wonderful, creamy cheese.

By Laurafrom Tampa, FLon Jan 01, 2014

Excellent

I was born and raised in northern Italy where this cheese is eaten daily, so was kind of skeptical but decided to give it a try. It was excellent, very soft and creamy. This type if cheese can be (or become in time) very dry but this one was perfect and didn't become dry by sitting in the fridge either.

By Bambifrom Hobart, IN on Oct 13, 2013

So creamy

Very delicious, creamy, slightly aromatic cheese. My 91 year old mother loves the texture and flavor. Glad we found igourmet!! I could not find any "different" cheeses in the area stores.